Description
A delightful combination of crispy fried shrimp coated in a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze, perfect for appetizers or main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the hot honey sauce by mixing honey, hot sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the butter melts and everything blends smoothly, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan or frying pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture.
- Carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil, frying them a few at a time for 2-3 minutes until deep golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the prepared hot honey sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For the best texture, serve the shrimp fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg